Divorce Only Makes a Son-in-Law Stronger

Chapter 300 296: Heartless Pill (Part 2)

He blinked mysteriously, a smug smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"The so-called Seven-Core Deadly Lotus was originally a set of seven spiritual objects carefully cultivated by the successive sect leaders of the Heavenly Medicine Sect, imbued with a lifetime of effort, granting them the miraculous ability to link the eight extraordinary meridians within the body!"

"Once implanted in a suitable person, one can easily bypass Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment, reaching directly the supreme power of the Golden Core Path!"

"You've been practicing the Clear Wind Technique since childhood, haven't you noticed that with each breakthrough, your strength far exceeds that of martial artists of the same realm?"

As the words fell, Lin Fan couldn't help but shudder, his eyes widening sharply.

Indeed, this stubborn old man was spot on.

Lin Fan was also puzzled as to why he, in particular, had such extraordinary talent.

Being able to become a Qi Condensation Grandmaster and achieve a Martial Arts Realm at the age of sixteen without a teacher.

While his equally talented peers were all stuck below the initial stage of Righteous Energy?

He had always thought it was because his mother used various medicinal baths since childhood to cleanse his marrow and sculpt his bones.

Now that he thinks about it, it's likely that the Clear Wind Technique he practiced was the true key!

"Hmph, now you finally understand the painstaking effort of this old man, right?"

Seeing Lin Fan furrow his brow in silence, lost in thought.

Lin Aochang immediately grinned, his face filled with pride.

"To be honest with you, it's truly your dumb luck; that year, I snuck into the Vermilion Bird Sky Tower's main altar and stole... no, borrowed the Clear Wind Technique, hand-copied a copy, and left it for your mom."

"To be precise, you're not a martial artist, but like me, a rare Qi Refining Practitioner in the world."

"As for why I gave the Seven-Core Deadly Lotus, considered an invaluable treasure in the eyes of Qi Refining Practitioners, to you?"

"Firstly, it's originally a property of my Heavenly Medicine Sect, and I took it from the Holy Poison Sect's old lair, so it's just returning to its rightful owner... Secondly, your mom is already incapacitated, and I have to cultivate a successor."

With an expression of triumph, he calmly awaited Lin Fan's gratitude and praise.

"Heh, so I should really thank you, right, grandmaster?"

Lin Fan's mouth twitched, his face dark with anger.

All his skills and half a lifetime of experiences were inseparable from this stubborn old man.

At that moment, it was truly difficult to differentiate between grudges and gratitude.

He didn't know whether to hate or to be thankful for this old man's "immeasurable kindness."

"No need for formalities between family, just remember to show filial respect to this old man in the future, and don't go spreading things around."

The old man waved his hand, trying hard to portray a carefree demeanor.

Yet the uncontrollable upward curve of his lips completely betrayed his state of mind.

"...Did the Holy Poison Sect capture you to research some kind of medicine?"

Lin Fan paused, then shifted to ask seriously.

The slave fighting on the island, the Holy Daughter of the Holy Poison Sect personally overseeing the entire island, and the various people imprisoned in the dungeon...

All of it exuded an aura of conspiracy.

"The Holy Poison Sect couldn't recognize its worth and always regarded the Seven-Core Deadly Lotus as a poison to research, naturally finding nothing useful."

Lin Aochang chuckled again, an uncontainable pride in his eyes.

"Of course, they also don't know it was I who stole the Seven-Core Deadly Lotus, they just considered my fame as the Medical Sage significant, so they imprisoned me to help them research the Heartless Pill."

"Heartless Pill? Is it a small black pill that, once consumed, can trigger latent potentials within a person, inducing ferocity during battles, ignoring all physical pain symptoms?"

Hearing this, a thought stirred in Lin Fan's heart.

Immediately, he recalled those black pills received daily on the small boat of the freighter.

"What you're referring to is a crude semi-finished product, only worthy of being fed to dogs, to experiment on those slave fighters."

The old man sneered, shaking his head disdainfully.

"A genuine Heartless Pill can sever the seven emotions and six desires of a person, achieving the Forget Emotion state, akin to taking a step into the Immortal Posture, focused solely on a single matter, free from external disruptions."

"So in other words, once successful, one can become some kind of bloodthirsty warrior?"

Lin Fan's eyes narrowed, his heart sinking heavily.

If it's truly as he suspected, the Holy Poison Sect's plot might be alarmingly grand!

"You only got it half right; the effect of the thing far exceeds your imagination."

Lin Aochang shook his head again, unexpectedly showing a few hints of seriousness.

"Its effects vary from person to person; if you are an inherently brutal person, it will push you step by step into a deeper abyss of bloodlust."

"But if your heart is set on martial arts, it can force you into relentless and devoted practice, turning you into a martial fanatic."

"Moreover, those fools obsessed with lust will be utterly trapped in a consuming quagmire, till they burn out and die..."

"Hmph, named Heartless, in truth, it charms one towards a single desire, depending on your true nature."

With that said, the vast prison cell fell into a brief silence.

"Let's call it a night, I'll first ascertain the situation on the island, then find a way to rescue you."

With a complicated expression, Lin Fan stood up, ready to leave.

He had been outside long enough and couldn't afford to linger any longer, lest he arouse suspicion.

And the Saintess Xue He, rendered unconscious by acupuncture, should also be waking soon.

"By the way, have you seen a Sha Country girl called Adele in here?"

As he turned, Lin Fan suddenly stopped in his tracks, probing with his question.

"There are loads of figures of power from all over the world imprisoned here, and I haven't interacted with each one, so how should I know who you're looking for?"

Lin Aochang picked up an iced cola from the table and took a couple of sips, waving his hand dismissively.

"However, since the Holy Poison Sect owes me, the old man can ask around for you, and bring your sweetheart over as an assistant."

"What sweetheart, don't talk nonsense, I'm here on a national mission to rescue her!"

Lin Fan's body shook, inexplicably feeling a sense of shame as if the other had seen through everything.

"Heh heh, you're over twenty this year, right, and still a virgin, huh? Is it because of the toxicity of the Seven-Core Deadly Lotus in your body, so you don't dare touch women?"

The old man chuckled again, lasciviously licking his lips.

"Don't worry, once we're both out, I'll take you to find the last rare herb, the Fire Fungus... It's indeed too rare, and likely only found by the Fire Refining Thunder Pond near Xuanwu Mountain..."

He muttered, furrowing his brows, when suddenly a knocking sound came from outside the door.

Instantly, Lin Fan and the old man exchanged glances and both fell silent.

"What's going on, didn't I tell you to guard outside and not disturb me interrogating this old man?"

Lin Fan strode forward to open the cell door, questioning the watcher with a displeased face.

"Sir, it's not that I want to disturb you, but..."

The person looked troubled, his gaze involuntarily drifting toward the other end of the dungeon corridor.

"I wanted to come over and see for myself, what, feeling guilty?"

The next moment.

Two hurried footsteps sounded.

Then, under the dim light, two familiar figures emerged.

It was the coldly smiling Iguchi Tama and Su Mengqing!

"Should I call you Li Shan or Lin Fan?"

Iguchi Tama approached, draped in a deep purple robe, scrutinizing Lin Fan with profound eyes.

Beside him, Su Mengqing folded her arms, a hint of triumphant discernment in her eyes.